paulapalooza Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 A couple weeks ago, I decided to sign up for my first powerlifting meet, and I just competed in it yesterday! I spent the last two weeks stressing out about making weight, but I weighed in at 113.9 lbs the afternoon before...and then gained 4 pounds from the sushi buffet and hot pot I had afterwards. It's ok, those pounds didn't stay on. I was just dehydrated before and thus my body was like AAAHHH TREASURE THE FOOD AND WATER as soon as I started eating again. I squatted 87.5 kg (192.9 lbs), benched 37.5 kg (82.7 lbs), and deadlifted 115 kg (253.5 lbs). I made 8/9 attempts (failed the last bench, couldn't even get it off my chest). Wooooo! PRs in everything, and I hit my summer goal of deadlifting 250 lbs. Plus, I got a shiny first place trophy...for being the only competitor in the 114 lbs juniors division. First place, only place, what's the difference anyways? Pfftt. The meet was overall a great experience, and I met a bunch of other cool powerlifters. They're all so supportive and want you to succeed in your lifts. :') Here are the videos of the lifts: Squat: Bench: Deadlift: 6 Quote Link to comment
Raev Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 FREAKING AWESOME! I'm certainly putting you on my "wall of moto!" when I build my home gym! You lady kick ass. Edit- I just shared your awesome on Facebook with folk. Why? Because the tale of awesome that is you needs to be told. Quote level 4 Gnoll warrior STR 6|DEX 5|STA 4|CON 5|WIS 5|CHA 2 Building a better Raev, part 1. Goal: working set of 350# squat, 235# bench, 370# deadlift, 15% or lower BF% Fix slight pelvic tilt, reinforce lower back to help disc issue Link to comment
INSAIYAN Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Way to kick ass, Paula! Quote Level 2. Saiyan Warrior - Training with the Adventurers STR: 4 | DEX: 2 | STA: 2 | CON: 4 | WIS: 1 | CHA: 1 Powering Up Phase 1 - Shedding the Fat Starting Weight: 250lbs | Current Weight: 215lbs | Goal Weight: 200lbs Link to comment
Super Destroyer Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Awesome lifting! Those are tremendous numbers. Quote "It is cutting time......" Spoiler 1st challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/38089-worlds-greatest-math-teachers-quest/ 2nd Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/39264-becoming-super-destroyer/ Holiday Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/41497-super-destroyer-is-staying-on-track/ 3rd Challenge (1/6/14-2/16/14): http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/42105-defining-super-destroyer/ Daily Battle Log: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44212-super-destroyers-battle-log/ 4th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/44345-super-destroyer-will-make-800-by-50/ 5th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46686-putting-the-super-in-super-destroyer/#entry976817 Current PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/46764-join-the-800-club/#entry978826 Another PVP Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48506-may-20-july-13-20-pound-challenge/#entry1042244 6th Challenge: http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/48918-super-destroyer-takes-on-podgy-and-the-binge/ Link to comment
Noname123 Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 A couple weeks ago, I decided to sign up for my first powerlifting meet, and I just competed in it yesterday! I spent the last two weeks stressing out about making weight, but I weighed in at 113.9 lbs the afternoon before...and then gained 4 pounds from the sushi buffet and hot pot I had afterwards. It's ok, those pounds didn't stay on. I was just dehydrated before and thus my body was like AAAHHH TREASURE THE FOOD AND WATER as soon as I started eating again. I squatted 87.5 kg (192.9 lbs), benched 37.5 kg (82.7 lbs), and deadlifted 115 kg (253.5 lbs). I made 8/9 attempts (failed the last bench, couldn't even get it off my chest). Wooooo! PRs in everything, and I hit my summer goal of deadlifting 250 lbs. Plus, I got a shiny first place trophy...for being the only competitor in the 114 lbs juniors division. First place, only place, what's the difference anyways? Pfftt. The meet was overall a great experience, and I met a bunch of other cool powerlifters. They're all so supportive and want you to succeed in your lifts. :') Here are the videos of the lifts: Squat: Bench: Deadlift: As someone on the smaller side you're inspiring, I'm still getting form down, but now I know those numbers are totally attainable for smaller people(women) and I have no excuse! Go you and thanks for the inspiration!!!!! Quote Spaz Ranger BATTLE LOG You can have results or excuses. Not both Link to comment
Tanuki Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Well done! Quote warrior : level 8 str: 20.75 | dex: 13.75 | sta: 11.75 | con: 9.75 | wis: 8.25 | cha: 4.75 ''Difficult' and 'impossible' are cousins often mistaken for one another, with very little in common' - Locke Lamora Link to comment
Tateman Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Nice job! It's cool there was plenty of support there too. Quote Tateland.com, Instagram, Fitbit Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 Well done. Nice lifts! Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
AngelaTheGeek Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 WOOT WOOT INDEED! Great job!!! Quote 90+ Masters Weightlifter Current Lift PRs Snatch: 93kg/205lb // Clean and Jerk: 113kg/248lb // Back Squat: 170kg/375lb Spoiler 2016 USAW Senior Nationals - 6th place 2015 USAW American Open - 8th place 2015 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place 2014 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place 2013 USAW Senior Nationals - 9th place Instagram - MyFitnessPal Link to comment
Jedrik Serpenthelm Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 It's only a matter of time before you start setting federation records. Quote “I cannot lift this.†Ahmed ibn Fahdlan having been give a sword.“Grow stronger!†Herger the Joyous Specialization is for insects. Battle Log:http://rebellion.nerdfitness.com/index.php?/topic/49470-serpenthelms-beginning/#entry1064460 Link to comment
Morrigainz Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Way to go! You looked great! Quote Level ? Half-Dwarf/Half-Amazon Warrior STR:21.25 STA:15 DEX: 10.95 CON: 14 WIS:15.5 CHA:17 SWOLE BUCKS: 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Link to comment
Haikoo Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 Rock on, girl! Quote STR 7.2 | DEX 3.5 | STA 5.8 | CON 8.4 | WIS 5.55 | CHA 5.5 Most Recent Challenge Link to comment
zzx Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Awesome story! So inspiring. Quote Challenge 1 is here. I love Fitocracy. Friend me! Link to comment
Cardinal_22 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 This totally rocks! Great job! Quote - Level 3 Night Elf Warrior - 6'0" / 166 lbs. Powerlifting Total: 940 Member: The 800 Club Battle Log Link to comment
Rooks Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Awesome stuff. Well done! Quote Link to comment
Machete Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Quote Valar Morghulis Halfling Monk, Chaotic Neutral Machete's Blog: Inside A Mad Mind Third World Warrior: The Eight-Year Training Log Link to comment
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